When someone is accused of sexual assault, they are generally accused of unwanted sexual touching, sexual groping, attempted rape, unwanted penetration, or forcing a person to perform a sexual act. For these to be considered sexual assault, they must occur without consent or when the victim does not have the ability to consent, whether that …
Federal criminal investigations in Omaha, Nebraska generally take longer than state criminal investigations. In some cases, a person is interviewed by federal agents, search warrants are executed, and property is seized months or years before the feds even decide to indict. Many federal crimes have a statute of limitations of five years. This allows federal …
Under Nebraska law, solicitation of a minor involves using an electronic communication device to ask a child aged 16 years or younger to meet for the purpose of engaging in a sexual act. The sexual act itself is recognized as sexual assault under the law, even if a minor agrees to it. But simply requesting, …
Child pornography charges are on the rise in the U.S., and the law enforcement techniques used to gather evidence have become increasingly aggressive. Recent crackdowns on the creation and distribution of child pornography by state and federal authorities have been effective in fighting the core problems, but have also resulted in charges being filed against …
At Berry Law, we receive a large number of calls every week related to the Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act. Individuals contact us with a variety of questions related to the act. This article will give a general overview of the Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act, and explain what offenses require registration, the registration time …
We all grew up enjoying the story of George Washington, his hatchet, and his mother’s favorite cherry tree. And we were all trained at an early age not to bear false witness, and that honesty is the best policy. We live in a society in which sometimes we have to fight to protect our privacy, and …
If you have been accused of possession or distribution of a designer performance enhancing drug (PED), or a performance enhancing drug analog, it is important that you consult an experienced Nebraska designer performance enhancing drug lawyer as soon as possible to evaluate your options. State and federal law make the possession and distribution of designer …
For years, the question of whether or not police can draw your blood without consent has been debated in legal discussions. Ultimately, the United States Supreme Court curbed the debate when they clarified the Constitutional limits for officers who want to measure the blood-alcohol levels of a suspect after a drunk driving arrest. The court’s …
Federal courts are governed by the U.S. Constitution and Title 18 of the United States Code. State courts are governed both by federal and state laws. This results in several differences that can have an impact on sex crimes defense and the process defendants face when they go to court, as well as on outcomes in …
We recently won a not guilty verdict for our client in a sexual assault case in Sarpy County. The facts involved a man in his 30’s, allegedly having sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl. The client was found not guilty of 3rd-degree sexual assault. In this case, the verdict was based on the law, rather …
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